Obituary of Joseph "Joe" Griffin

(Retired – Government of Canada) Peacefully at Riverpark Place, Ottawa on Monday evening, October 31st, 2016; Joseph Harold Griffin of Ottawa passed away at the age of 95. Beloved and devoted husband of Jeanne (nee Desarmia). Dearly loved “Dad” of Peter (Heather Harrison), Deborah Nieminen (Martti), Susan Busch and Angela Slonosky (Michael), all of Ottawa. Cherished “Grandpa” of Christopher Busch (Jennifer), Erik Nieminen, Jennifer and Jonathon Slonosky and “Great-Grandpa” of Alexander James “A.J.” Busch. Joe was the last surviving child of the late Thomas and Grace (nee Yuill) Griffin. He was predeceased by 5 brothers: Jack, Bill, Bernie, James and Patrick as well as 2 sisters: Mae Burnett and Rose McGill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. After retiring, Joe filled his time with volunteering in the Church community; puttering wherever he was and fishing at his cherished family cottage at Rhoddy’s Bay. Friends were invited to join Joe’s family during visitation at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John the Apostle Church, 2340 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Friday morning, November 4th at 10 o’clock. Interment took place at St. Alexander’s Cemetery, Sand Point, Ontario on Friday afternoon at 1:30. In memory of Joe, a donation to your favorite charity would be appreciated by his family. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior in cooperation with the Cole family of Pinecrest Remembrance Services.